Daryl Davies, BACP
Midlife and life-change counsellor
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- Calm listening
- Practical actions
- Meaning focused
About Daryl
He places importance on a warm, open therapeutic relationship as the basis for any progress. Daryl draws on Client-Centred Therapy to listen closely and respond to what each person needs in the moment. He also uses ideas from Jungian Therapy to think about personal meaning, patterns, and life transitions.
Practical outcomes matter in sessions. Daryl supports people to build resilience, increase confidence and try new ways of handling problems. He encourages small, manageable actions alongside reflective discussion so clients can test out changes between meetings.
He views difficulties as part of a personal journey and invites clients to see what their struggles may reveal about values and purpose. Topics he commonly addresses include attachment difficulties, body image concerns, commitment and intimacy questions, fatherhood issues, grief and eating-related problems.
Daryl holds a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, abbreviated BACP. He practises in the United Kingdom and works in English. To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy steps to match and schedule an initial session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
How these approaches work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters to the client. The counsellor offers empathy, reflection and gentle guidance so people can find their own solutions; this helps with anxiety, low mood and relationship issues.Jungian Therapy looks at life patterns, symbols and personal meaning. It can be useful when people are grappling with midlife changes, identity questions or a sense of emptiness, by exploring themes that recur across a person’s life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods together. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. If you want to proceed, confirm the session formats offered before booking so they match your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does this counsellor help with?
Daryl helps with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns, along with midlife questions and related areas such as grief, addictions and self-esteem.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He offers a warm, client-centred style that combines open listening with practical action and reflective work on personal meaning.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with people on a range of life challenges and transitions.
What professional credential does he hold and where does he practise?
He holds BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy credential, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him online?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.